Sonolite and Zircon Physical Properties

Sonolite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Sonolite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Sonolite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.