×

Sodalite
Sodalite

Opal
Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Sodalite
X
Opal

Sodalite and Opal Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.401.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
SiO2 · nH2O

Sodalite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Sodalite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.