Seraphinite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Seraphinite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Seraphinite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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