Sonolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Sonolite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Sonolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Sonolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.