Sodalite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Sodalite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15-2.402.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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

Sodalite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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

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Sodalite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.