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Sonolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Sonolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Sodalite 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 Sonolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Sonolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.