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Chabazite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 · nH2O

Chabazite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Chabazite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.