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Friedelite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.192.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Friedelite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Friedelite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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