Schultenite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.072.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Schultenite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Schultenite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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