Gahnospinel and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Gahnospinel and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Gahnospinel and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.