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Dolomite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.952.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Dolomite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Dolomite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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