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Neptunite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} good   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Neptunite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite 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 Neptunite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Neptunite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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