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Prehnite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Prehnite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Prehnite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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