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Sodalite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Sodalite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Sodalite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.