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Chabazite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Chabazite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite 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 Chabazite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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