Sonolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Sonolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sonolite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sonolite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.