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Chabazite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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