Hypersthene and Sodalite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Hypersthene and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Hypersthene and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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