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Sodalite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.