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Wavellite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.362.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Wavellite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Wavellite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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