Sussexite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Sussexite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Sussexite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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