Diamond and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
5-6
  
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.
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