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Sodalite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Vesuvianite 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 chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.