Chrome-Chalcedony and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.08-2.16
Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrome-Chalcedony and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrome-Chalcedony and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.