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Chabazite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
3.02   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Chabazite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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