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Pezzottaite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Pezzottaite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Pezzottaite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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