Sonolite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-4.005.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

5.54.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sonolite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sonolite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.