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Spodumene and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Spodumene and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Spodumene and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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