Weloganite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Weloganite

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

3.20-3.222.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Weloganite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Weloganite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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