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Erythrite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.062.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Erythrite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Erythrite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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