Chabazite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Chabazite

Aragonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Dilute acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.08-2.162.93-2.96

1 7.18

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Fracture

Irregular/uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

4.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chabazite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chabazite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.