Sonolite and Kunzite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Sonolite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Sonolite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.