×

Strontianite
Strontianite

Sodalite
Sodalite



ADD
Compare
X
Strontianite
X
Sodalite

Strontianite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.792.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Strontianite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Strontianite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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