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Sodalite and Xonotlite 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
2.71-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.