Chabazite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Chabazite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Chabazite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.