Chabazite and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
3.06
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
4.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chabazite and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chabazite and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.