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Phenakite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4.5   

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

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Phenakite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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