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Sodalite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Sillimanite 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 Sodalite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.