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Hematite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30   
2.15-2.40   

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

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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