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Williamsite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
4.5  

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

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Williamsite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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

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