Hanksite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Readily soluble in water
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.562
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good on {0001}
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Hanksite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Hanksite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hanksite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hanksite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hanksite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.