Hodgkinsonite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Hodgkinsonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Sodalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Hodgkinsonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hodgkinsonite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hodgkinsonite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hodgkinsonite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.