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Catapleiite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Catapleiite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Catapleiite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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