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Chabazite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chabazite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chabazite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.