Apatite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
distinct/good on {1011}
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)
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.