Anorthite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.77
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Anorthite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Anorthite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.