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Sonolite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Sonolite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Sonolite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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