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Sodalite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.90-4.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sodalite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.

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