Sinhalite

Description

A transparent, gem-quality stone. Sinhalite was traded as Peridot from Sri Lanka until 1952 when it was recognized as a unique composition by mineralogists at the British Museum. Sinhalite is a borate mineral with formula MgAl(BO4). Found in many colors (white, gray, pink, brown), gem quality crystals can be found in Madagascar, Tanzania and Myanmar (Burma).

Resources and Citations

• R.F.Symmes, T.T.Harding, Paul Taylor, Rocks, Fossils and Gems, DK Publishing, Inc., New York City, 1997

• Wikipedia: Sinhalite