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Sonolite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sonolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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