Sodalite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.