Sodalite and Clintonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
3.0-3.1
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  
Sodalite and Clintonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Sodalite and Clintonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.