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Pietersite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.15-2.40
Amber
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
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Pietersite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Pietersite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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