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Sodalite and Pyrope Almandine 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
3.62-4.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sodalite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sodalite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.