Home
×

Obsidian
Obsidian

Sonolite
Sonolite



ADD
Compare
X
Obsidian
X
Sonolite

Obsidian and Sonolite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60
3.82-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Obsidian and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Sonolite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Obsidian and Sonolite Specific Gravity

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