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Sodalite and Malachite 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
2.15-2.403.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Sodalite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Sodalite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.