Sarcopside and Sodalite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Sodalite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Sarcopside and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Sarcopside and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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