Apophyllite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on (001)
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Apophyllite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Apophyllite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apophyllite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apophyllite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apophyllite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.