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Chabazite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Chabazite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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