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Chabazite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Chabazite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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