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Amazonite 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
2.55-2.572.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Amazonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Amazonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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