Chromite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Chromite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Chromite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Chromite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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