Tinaksite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

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

2.822.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Tinaksite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Tinaksite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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