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Sodalite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
2.59-2.60   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sodalite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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