Prasiolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Prasiolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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