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Sodalite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 2 O 3

Sodalite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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

Sodalite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.