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Feldspar and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Feldspar and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Sodalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Feldspar and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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