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Sodalite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

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
2.98-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.