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Clintonite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Clintonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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