Sodalite and Galena Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
6.23
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.5-2.75
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
PbS
  
Sodalite and Galena Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Galena 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 Galena chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Sodalite and Galena Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.