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Dumortierite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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