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Sinhalite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Elastic  

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.9-3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect basal {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4.0  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Sinhalite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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