Nephrite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Nephrite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite 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 Nephrite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Nephrite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.