Afghanite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Afghanite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.65

2.08-2.16

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Afghanite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Afghanite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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