Home
Gemstones


Hodgkinsonite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Violet Gemstones

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.

Violet Gemstones

Violet Gemstones


Compare Violet Gemstones