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Sodalite and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.