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chab·a·zite
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or chabasite \ ˈkabəˌzīt \
plural -s
Definition of chabazite
: a zeolite CaAl2Si4O12.6H2O consisting of a hydrous silicate of calcium and aluminum that occurs in glassy rhombohedral crystals, varies in color from white to yellow or red, and is used in some water softeners (hardness 4–5, specific gravity 2.08–2.16)
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