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Sonolite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
3.09
1.5 Fracture
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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sonolite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sonolite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.