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Sodalite and Goshenite 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
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Be3Al2SiO6

Sodalite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Sodalite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.