Fibrolite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Fibrolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Fibrolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.