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Sodalite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sodalite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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