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Faustite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Faustite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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