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Chabazite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chabazite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chabazite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.