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Sodalite and Poudretteite 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
2.15-2.40
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.