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Glaucophane 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
3-3.152.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Glaucophane and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Glaucophane and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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