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Sodalite and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.402.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.