Sodalite and Azurite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sodalite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sodalite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.