Sonolite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Sonolite

Sardonyx

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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

3.82-4.002.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sonolite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sonolite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.