Sodalite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Sodalite

Hypersthene

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.403.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sodalite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.