Sodalite and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
3.56
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sodalite and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sodalite and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.