Sonolite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sonolite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sonolite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.