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Diaspore and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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