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Sodalite and Poldervaartite 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
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Sodalite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.