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Sodalite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.405.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sodalite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.