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Friedelite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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