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Mellite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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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
1.58-1.602.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Mellite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Mellite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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