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Sodalite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.