Sodalite and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
2.58-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Sodalite and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.