Sonolite and Calcite Physical Properties

Sonolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

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)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sonolite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sonolite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.