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Sonolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Sonolite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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