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Sodalite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Sodalite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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