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Citrine and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Citrine and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Citrine and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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