Apatite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Apatite

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

3.16-3.232.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Apatite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Apatite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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