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Xonotlite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Xonotlite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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