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Chabazite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Chabazite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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