Ammolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Ammolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Ammolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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