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Emerald and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Emerald and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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