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Sodalite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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