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Sonolite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Sonolite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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