Chabazite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chabazite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chabazite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.