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Sodalite and Triplite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.