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Alunite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Alunite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite 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 Alunite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Alunite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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