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Sodalite and Hematite Physical Properties

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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
2.15-2.40
5.00-5.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.