Chlorite group and Sodalite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.32.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Chlorite group and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Chlorite group and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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