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Clinochlore and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Clinochlore and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore and Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Clinochlore and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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