Sonolite and Opal Physical Properties

Sonolite

Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.001.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Sonolite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Sonolite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.