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Zinnwaldite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Zinnwaldite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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

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