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Nickeline and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Nickeline and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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