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Sodalite and Rutile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
4.20-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.