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Sonolite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sonolite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sonolite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.