Musgravite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Musgravite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Musgravite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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