Hessonite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Hessonite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Hessonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Hessonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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