Sodalite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Sodalite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Sodalite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.