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Amethyst and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Amethyst and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Sonolite 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 Amethyst and Sonolite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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