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Sinhalite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Sinhalite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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