Nifontovite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

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

2.35-2.362.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Nifontovite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Nifontovite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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