Charlesite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Charlesite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Charlesite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.