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Anorthite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.772.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Anorthite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Anorthite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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