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Variscite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Variscite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Variscite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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