Bixbite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Bixbite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Bixbite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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