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Peridot and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Peridot and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Peridot and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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