Catapleiite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Catapleiite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Catapleiite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.