Alabaster and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Alabaster and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Alabaster and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.