Sonolite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Sphalerite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.95-4.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sonolite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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

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Sonolite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.