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Sodalite and Citrine Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
SiO2

Sodalite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Sodalite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.