Benitoite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Benitoite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Benitoite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.