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Sodalite and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
6.46-6.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.