About Sonolite
A manganese silicate of the Humite group, often pink to reddish-brown. It's associated with emotional healing, joy, and stimulating the heart chakra.
Primary Hues
Pink, Rose-Red, Brownish-Red, Yellowish-Brown, forms prismatic crystals or granular masses
Geological & Scientific Details
Sonolite is classified as a silicate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Mn9(SiO4)4(OH,F)2.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Mn9(SiO4)4(OH,F)2
- IMA Symbol: Snl[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Red-orange, pinkish brown to dark brownColorless in thin section[2]
- Twinning: Common, singular or lamellar on {101}[2]
- Luster: Vitreous, dull
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent[3]
Associated Minerals
- Humite
- Norbergite
- Chondrodite
- Clinohumite
- Tephroite
- Rhodonite
- Rhodochrosite
- Alleghanyite