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Sodalite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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