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Biotite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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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
2.7-3.32.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.05-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Biotite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Biotite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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