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Faustite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Faustite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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