Sodalite and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sodalite and Wavellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sodalite and Wavellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.