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Pargasite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.26
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Pargasite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pargasite 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 Pargasite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Pargasite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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