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Schorlomite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Schorlomite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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