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Sonolite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sonolite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Sonolite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.