Moonstone and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Moonstone and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Moonstone and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.