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Sodalite and Rhodolite 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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Sodalite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Sodalite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.