Sodalite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sodalite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sodalite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.