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Sodalite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Chlorite group 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 Sodalite and Chlorite group chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.