Sonolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Sonolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Sonolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.