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Siderite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Siderite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Siderite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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