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Sodalite and Friedelite 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
3.06-3.19
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.