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Sodalite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.55-3.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Sodalite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Sodalite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.