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Sonolite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Sonolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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