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Chalcedony and Chabazite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.08-2.16
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
distinct/good on {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Chabazite 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 Chalcedony and Chabazite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.