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Boracite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Boracite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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