Anorthoclase and Chabazite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.622.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Anorthoclase and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anorthoclase and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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