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Sodalite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Sodalite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.