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Sodalite and Eudialyte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
H 2 SO 4
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.74-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.