Sodalite and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
4.95-5.0
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sodalite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sodalite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.