Sonolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sonolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sonolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.