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Sodalite and Pyrope Garnet 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
3.5-3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg3Al2Si3O12

Sodalite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Pyrope Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12

Sodalite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.