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Sodalite and Jadeite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.