Morganite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Morganite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

2.15-2.40

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Morganite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Morganite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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