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Sodalite and Painite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
4.00-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.