Amethyst and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Amethyst and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Amethyst and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.