Chabazite and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chabazite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chabazite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.