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Mohawkite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.15-2.40   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Mohawkite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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