Lazulite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Lazulite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Lazulite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.