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Sodalite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.