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Chabazite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Iddingsite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
2.5-2.8   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   

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Chabazite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.

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