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Hollandite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Hollandite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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