Sulfur and Sodalite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Sulfur and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Sulfur and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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