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Glaucophane and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.08-2.16   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Glaucophane and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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