Sonolite and Sapphire Physical Properties

Sonolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.95-4.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

None, but may exhibit parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.59

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al ₂ O ₃

Sonolite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃

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Sonolite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.