Sphene and Sodalite Physical Properties

Sphene

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Sphene and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Sphene and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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