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Sapphire and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Sapphire and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Sapphire and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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