Sodalite and Alunite Physical Properties

Sodalite

Alunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.402.6-2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

On {0001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Sodalite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

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Sodalite and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.