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Sodalite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.402.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.