Chalcedony and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Chalcedony and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Chalcedony and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.