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Hureaulite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Hureaulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19   
2.15-2.40   

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

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Hureaulite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Hureaulite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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