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Sodalite and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.401.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.12 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Sodalite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Sodalite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.