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Chrysocolla and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Chrysocolla and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Chrysocolla and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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