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Sodalite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.402.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Sodalite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Sodalite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.