Sodalite and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
6.3
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.