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Glaucophane and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.15-2.40   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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