Sodalite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
  
Sodalite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2
Sodalite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.