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Sodalite and Caledonite Physical Properties

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
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.