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Prase and Sodalite Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.692.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Prase and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Prase and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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