Garnet and Sodalite Physical Properties

Garnet

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Garnet and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Garnet and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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