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Sodalite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
2.562   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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