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Sonolite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sonolite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sonolite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.