Simpsonite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Simpsonite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Simpsonite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.