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Afghanite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.652.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Afghanite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Sodalite 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 Afghanite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Afghanite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.