Beryl and Chabazite Physical Properties

Beryl

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

2.08-2.16

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Conchoidal, Irregular, Uneven, Gems, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Beryl and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Beryl and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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