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Sodalite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

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
2.15-2.40
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Sodalite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Sodalite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.