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Sodalite and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.