Sodalite and Verdite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
  
2.80-3.0
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor on {110}
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
Sodalite and Verdite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sodalite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Sodalite and Verdite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.