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Sodalite and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.