Bayldonite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Bayldonite

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

5.502.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Bayldonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Bayldonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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