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Zincite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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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
5.50-5.90
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Zincite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Zincite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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