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Sodalite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Sodalite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Sodalite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.