Chabazite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2
Chabazite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Chabazite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.