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Antigorite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Good   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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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.

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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.

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