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Chabazite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Chabazite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Chabazite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.