Sodalite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sodalite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sodalite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.