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Chabazite
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Chabazite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.08-2.163.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

4.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Chabazite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

Chabazite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.