Sapphirine and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.15-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Sapphirine and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Sapphirine and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.