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Opal and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Opal and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Opal and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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