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Wulfenite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
2.15-2.40   

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

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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