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Sodalite and Edenite 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
2.15-2.40
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sodalite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sodalite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.