Strontianite and Sonolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
  
3.82-4.00
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
{110} Good
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Strontianite and Sonolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite and Sonolite 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 Strontianite and Sonolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Strontianite and Sonolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.