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Mottramite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.08-2.16   

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

Cleavage
None observed   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Mottramite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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