Sonolite and Diamond Physical Properties

Sonolite

Diamond

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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

3.82-4.003.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sonolite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Sonolite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.