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Sodalite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.