Sodalite and Tinzenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.355-3.433
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.