Sonolite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Fayalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.004.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

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)

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sonolite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sonolite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.