Sonolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-6

2 10

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

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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.