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Sodalite and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Sodalite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Sodalite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.