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Hambergite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Hambergite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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