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Sodalite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Al 2 O 3   

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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.

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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.

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