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Sodalite and Colemanite Physical Properties

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
2.40-2.42
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.