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Atacamite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Atacamite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Chabazite 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 Atacamite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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