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Sodalite and Papagoite 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
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.