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Tugtupite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{111} Imperfect   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Tugtupite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Tugtupite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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