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Sodalite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sodalite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.

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