Sinhalite
| Sinhalite | |
|---|---|
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| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Identification | |
| Mohs scale hardness | 6+1⁄2-7 |
| Density | 3.475-3.5 |
Sinhalite is a borate mineral with formula MgAl(BO4).[1]
Sinhalite was first found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in 1952, and was named from Sinhala - the Sanskrit name for Sri Lanka.[2]
Gemstone quality Sinhalite can also be found in Madagascar, Tanzania and Myanmar (Burma). The most commonly seen color of Sinhalite are white to gray, grayish-blue or a shade of brown ranging from pale to dark. Pale pink and brownish pink crystals can be found in Tanzania.
References
- ^ "Sinhalite". Mindat.org.
- ^ "Sinhalite gemstone information". Gemdat.org. Retrieved 21 March 2019.