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Gahnospinel 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
3.65-4.55
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Gahnospinel and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Gahnospinel and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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