Sonolite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Sonolite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Sonolite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Sonolite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.