Sodalite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Sodalite

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.402.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sodalite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.