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Chabazite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite 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)   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Chabazite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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