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Sodalite and Dravite Physical Properties

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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
3.03-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sodalite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sodalite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.