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Uvite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Uvite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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