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Sonolite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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