Whitlockite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Whitlockite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Whitlockite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Whitlockite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Whitlockite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Whitlockite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.