Phosgenite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.13
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Phosgenite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Phosgenite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.