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Sodalite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.15-2.40
Conchoidal, Uneven
Poor on {110}
5-6
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
 
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-
-
3.79-3.94
Lamellar, Splintery
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
4
FeAs

Sodalite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Sodalite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.