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Sodalite
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Sodalite and Pyrope Spessartine 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
2.15-2.403.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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

Sodalite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.