Sonolite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Pezzottaite

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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

3.82-4.002.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sonolite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sonolite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.