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Iddingsite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5-2.82.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Iddingsite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Iddingsite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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