Sonolite and Hematite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-4.005.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

5.56

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sonolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sonolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.