Chabazite and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chabazite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Albite 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 Chabazite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chabazite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.