Chrysotile and Sodalite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Chrysotile and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Chrysotile and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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