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Sodalite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sodalite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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