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Sodalite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.402.25-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.