Padparadscha and Sodalite Physical Properties

Padparadscha

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Padparadscha and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Padparadscha and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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