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Chabazite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Chabazite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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