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Gahnite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

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

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Gahnite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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