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Sodalite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sodalite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sodalite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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