Sonolite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sonolite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sonolite and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sonolite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.