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Sodalite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.