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Chrome-Chalcedony and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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