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Sodalite and Pyrophyllite 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
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.