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Sonolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
3.0-3.3
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
5.5
3.5-4
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

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.