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Smaragdite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
3.46-3.50   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

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

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Smaragdite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite and Sinhalite 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 Smaragdite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smaragdite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smaragdite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smaragdite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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