Chabazite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
NaCl
  
Chabazite and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chabazite and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.