Hauyne and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Hauyne and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Hauyne and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.