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Sodalite and Star Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.