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Forsterite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Forsterite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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