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Baryte and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
2.08-2.16   

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

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Baryte and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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