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Sodalite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.