Sodalite and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.