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Sodalite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
2.97   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sodalite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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