Home
×

Chabazite
Chabazite

Creedite
Creedite



ADD
Compare
X
Chabazite
X
Creedite

Chabazite and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chabazite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chabazite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.