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Sodalite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.