Sonolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Rhodochrosite

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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

3.82-4.003.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Sonolite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Sonolite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.