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Sodalite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.405.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.