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Sodalite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite 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   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sodalite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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Sodalite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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