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Chabazite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chabazite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chabazite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.