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Chabazite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
3.62-3.68   

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

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
8-8.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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