Sonolite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Sonolite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Sonolite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Sonolite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.