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Selenite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Selenite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Sonolite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

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

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