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Chabazite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chabazite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Fire Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chabazite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.