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Dumortierite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Dumortierite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Dumortierite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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