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Sodalite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Pyrope 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.