Alexandrite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.81

2.15-2.40

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Alexandrite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Alexandrite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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