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Sodalite and Wernerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.50-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sodalite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.