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Melanite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.102.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Melanite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Melanite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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