Sonolite and Bort Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
  
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Sonolite and Bort Chemical Formula
While comparing Sonolite and Bort 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 Bort 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 Bort Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.