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Sonolite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sonolite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sonolite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.