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Natrolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.262.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Natrolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Natrolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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