Sonolite and Barite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.004.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaSO4

Sonolite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Sonolite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.