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Antigorite 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
2.58-2.802.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Good
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Antigorite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antigorite 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 Antigorite and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Antigorite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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