Sodalite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Sodalite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.402.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sodalite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Sodalite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.