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Ammolite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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