×

Zoisite
Zoisite

Sodalite
Sodalite



ADD
Compare
X
Zoisite
X
Sodalite

Zoisite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.502.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Zoisite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Zoisite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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