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Sodalite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.404.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.