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Scolecite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Scolecite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Scolecite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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