Lizardite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55
  
2.15-2.40
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
Poor on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  
Lizardite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lizardite 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 Lizardite and Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Lizardite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lizardite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lizardite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lizardite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.