Chabazite and Austinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
  
4.12
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
4-4.5
  
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.