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Chabazite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
8.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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