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Diaspore and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Diaspore and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Diaspore and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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