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Vanadinite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Vanadinite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Vanadinite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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