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Sodalite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
MgAl2O4

Sodalite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Sodalite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.