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Amethyst and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Amethyst and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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