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Sodalite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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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.

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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.

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