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Emerald and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Emerald and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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