Home
×

Sonolite
Sonolite

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



ADD
Compare
X
Sonolite
X
Chrysocolla

Sonolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Sonolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Sonolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.