Verdite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Verdite

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Verdite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Verdite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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