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Chabazite and Adularia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chabazite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Adularia 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 Chabazite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chabazite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.