Sodalite and Microlite Physical Properties

Sodalite

Microlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.405.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sodalite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.