Sonolite and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
4.00-4.62
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Indistinct parting on [111]
Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sonolite and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sonolite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sonolite and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.