Sonolite and Iolite Physical Properties

Sonolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Sonolite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Sonolite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.