Titanite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Titanite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite and Sodalite 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 Titanite and Sodalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Titanite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.