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Diamond and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Diamond and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Diamond and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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