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Agate and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Agate and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Agate and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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