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Sodalite and Zincite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.15-2.40
Conchoidal, Uneven
Poor on {110}
5-6
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
 
Brittle
-
-
5.50-5.90
Conchoidal
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
4
(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.

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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 Vs Zincite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is whereas that of Zincite is .