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Sonolite and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sonolite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Aegirine 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 Sonolite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sonolite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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