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Wulfenite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.002.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Wulfenite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Wulfenite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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