Calcite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Calcite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Calcite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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