Sonolite and Obsidian Physical Properties

Sonolite

Obsidian

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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

3.82-4.002.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Sonolite and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian 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 Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.