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Gyrolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.482.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Gyrolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Gyrolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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