Sodalite and Larimar Physical Properties

Sodalite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
• Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.