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Nifontovite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-5
5-6
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

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.