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Sinhalite and Wardite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.46-3.502.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
{001} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-74.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sinhalite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Wardite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sinhalite and Wardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sinhalite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.