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Anthophyllite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Anthophyllite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Anthophyllite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.