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Vesuvianite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.08-2.16   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4.5   

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

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Vesuvianite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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