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Sodalite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.402.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.