Sodalite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Sodalite

Alabaster

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.402.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sodalite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sodalite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.