Sodalite and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Sodalite and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Andesine 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 Sodalite and Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Sodalite and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.