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Sodalite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 2 O 3

Sodalite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Sodalite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.

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