Sonolite and Tavorite Physical Properties

Sonolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sonolite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sonolite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.