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Diopside and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Diopside and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Diopside and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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