Sodalite and Californite Physical Properties

Sodalite and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂
• Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.