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Sodalite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.406.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.