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Sodalite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Sodalite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Sodalite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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