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Sodalite and Fire Agate 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
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.