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Gibbsite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gibbsite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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