Kunzite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Kunzite

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

3.15-3.21

2.15-2.40

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Kunzite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Kunzite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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