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Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Sodalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.

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