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Amber and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.15-2.40
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Amber and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Amber and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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