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Fuchsite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Fuchsite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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