Rutile and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Rutile and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Rutile and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutile and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutile and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutile is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.