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Sodalite and Forsterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.23-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.