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Sodalite and Atacamite 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
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Sodalite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Sodalite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.