Californite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Californite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.472.15-2.40

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

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Californite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Californite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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