Beryllonite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Beryllonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Beryllonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.