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Sodalite and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sodalite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sodalite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.