Bronzite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Bronzite

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

3.35

2.15-2.40

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

5.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Bronzite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite 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 Bronzite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Bronzite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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