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Sodalite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Sodalite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Sodalite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.