Andesine and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Andesine and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Andesine and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.