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Sodalite and Realgar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.56
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.