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Sodalite
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Sodalite and Weloganite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.20-3.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.