Tavorite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Tavorite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Tavorite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Tavorite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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