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Topaz and Sodalite Physical Properties

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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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Topaz and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Topaz and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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