Sulphur and Sodalite Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.082.15-2.40

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

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Sulphur and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Sulphur and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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