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Sodalite and Analcime Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.402.24-2.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.