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Sonolite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sonolite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sonolite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.