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Microlite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Microlite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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