Sodalite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Sodalite

Mohawkite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Sodalite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Sodalite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.