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Sodalite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Not Available   

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Sodalite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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