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Sodalite and Chrysocolla 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
2.15-2.40
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Sodalite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Sodalite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.