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Chabazite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6.5-7  

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

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Chabazite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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