Aquamarine and Sodalite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

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

2.66-2.802.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Aquamarine and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Aquamarine and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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