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Gypsum and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.402.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Gypsum and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Gypsum and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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