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Sonolite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sonolite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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