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Chabazite and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
3.16-3.23   

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

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Chabazite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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