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Tremolite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Tremolite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Sodalite chemical formula.

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

Tremolite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

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