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Cordierite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
2.08-2.16   

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

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Cordierite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite 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 Cordierite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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