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Colemanite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Colemanite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Colemanite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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