Parisite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Parisite

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

4.33-4.422.15-2.40

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

4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Parisite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Parisite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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