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Fluorite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Fluorite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Fluorite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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