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Prasiolite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Prasiolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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