Cymophane and Sodalite Physical Properties

Cymophane

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Cymophane and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Cymophane and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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