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Sodalite and Sugilite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.69-2.79
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.