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Sodalite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.