Sodalite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Sodalite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Sodalite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.