Sodalite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
3.60-3.61
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
Imperfect/fair/absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Sodalite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sodalite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.