Tektite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

Tektite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tektite- SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O
• Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tektite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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