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Sanidine 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Sanidine and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Sanidine and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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