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Cryolite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cryolite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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