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Sodalite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.