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Carnelian and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Carnelian and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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