Sodalite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
3.32
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Sodalite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sodalite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.