Scorodite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Scorodite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Scorodite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Scorodite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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