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Sodalite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Sodalite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Sodalite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.