Chabazite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chabazite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chabazite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.