Chabazite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Chabazite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.08-2.162.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chabazite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Chabazite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.