Sodalite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Sodalite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.402.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sodalite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Sodalite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.