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Ceylonite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.92.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Ceylonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Ceylonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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