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Scorzalite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.31
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Scorzalite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Scorzalite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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