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Chabazite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties


Hemimorphite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16  
3.30-3.50  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}  
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chabazite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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