Sonolite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Sonolite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

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)

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sonolite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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

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Sonolite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.