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Sodalite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
NaCl

Sodalite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Sodalite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.