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Sodalite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.