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Gaspeite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Gaspeite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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