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Hematite 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
5.00-5.30
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Hematite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Hematite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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