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Sodalite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.60-3.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Imperfect/fair/absent   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sodalite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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