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Chabazite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chabazite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chabazite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.