Home
Gemstones


Apatite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
2.08-2.16  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
distinct/good on {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
4.5  

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)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Gems for Gemini

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.

Gems for Gemini

Gems for Gemini

» More Gems for Gemini

Compare Gems for Gemini

» More Compare Gems for Gemini