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Enstatite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Enstatite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Enstatite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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