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Sodalite and Star Sapphire 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
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
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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 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Star Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.