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Sodalite and Norbergite Physical Properties


Norbergite 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   
3.177   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Sodalite and Norbergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Norbergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.

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