Sodalite and Bronzite Physical Properties

Sodalite

Bronzite

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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

2.15-2.403.35

1 7.18

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

5-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sodalite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.