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Uvite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Uvite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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