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Sodalite and Rhodizite 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
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.