Ekanite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ekanite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ekanite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.