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Sodalite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

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
2.15-2.401.25-1.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.