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Leucophanite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Leucophanite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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