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Sodalite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sodalite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Sodalite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.