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Sodalite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.396-3.443   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sodalite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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