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Sodalite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sodalite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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