Prehnite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Prehnite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Prehnite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prehnite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prehnite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prehnite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.