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Chabazite and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chabazite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chabazite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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