Tsavorite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Tsavorite

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

3.55-3.732.15-2.40

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

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Tsavorite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Tsavorite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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