Pyrrhotite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.652.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Pyrrhotite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Pyrrhotite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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