Nuummite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Nuummite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.372.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Nuummite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Nuummite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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