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Sodalite and Esperite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.404.28-4.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.