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Sodalite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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