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Spinel and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Spinel and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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