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Sodalite and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.19-3.23   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{110} good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sodalite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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