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Calcite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.732.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Calcite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Calcite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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