Sodalite and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
4.27-4.29
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Perfect {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Sodalite and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sodalite and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.