Chlorapatite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.182.15-2.40

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

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Chlorapatite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Chlorapatite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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