Sodalite and Iolite Physical Properties

Sodalite

Iolite

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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

2.15-2.402.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Sodalite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Sodalite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.