Sodalite and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
5.05-5.22
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Sodalite and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.