Hurlbutite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90
2.15-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Hurlbutite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Hurlbutite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.