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Sodalite and Lepidolite 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
2.15-2.402.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.