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Carletonite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.452.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Carletonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Carletonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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