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Vesuvianite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Vesuvianite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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