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Sodalite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Muscovite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
2.78-2.88   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Micaceous, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Perfect on the {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sodalite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.

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