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Hypersthene and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5   

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

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Hypersthene and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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