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Chabazite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16  
2.97  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chabazite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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