Chromite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Chromite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Chromite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.