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Datolite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Datolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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