Sonolite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Sonolite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sonolite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Sonolite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.