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Sodalite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.