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Sodalite and Kunzite 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
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
LiAlSi2O6

Sodalite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Sodalite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.