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Uvite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Uvite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Uvite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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