Sonolite and Emerald Physical Properties

Sonolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sonolite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Sonolite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.