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Sonolite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sonolite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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