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Chabazite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chabazite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chabazite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.