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Chabazite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
2.17   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
2.0-2.5   

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

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Chabazite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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