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Sodalite and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Aegirine 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 Sodalite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.