Moroxite and Sonolite Physical Properties

Moroxite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Sonolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moroxite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

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