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Pectolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Pectolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Pectolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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