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Sodalite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.17-3.24   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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