Sonolite and Microcline 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

3.82-4.002.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sonolite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sonolite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.