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Sodalite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Not Available

Sodalite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.