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Chabazite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Chabazite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Chabazite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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