Seraphinite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

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

2.60-3.022.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Seraphinite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Seraphinite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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