Sonolite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Phenakite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

5.57.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sonolite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sonolite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.