Shungite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Shungite

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

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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

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Shungite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Shungite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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