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Chrysoberyl and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Chrysoberyl and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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