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Sodalite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Sodalite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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