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Sodalite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Chrome Tremolite 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 Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sodalite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.