Clinohumite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Clinohumite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.752.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Clinohumite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Clinohumite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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