Sodalite and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.25-3.45
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sodalite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sodalite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.