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Analcime and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.292.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Analcime and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Analcime and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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