Chlorastrolite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Granular
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Chlorastrolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Chlorastrolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.