Chabazite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
  
2.33-2.37
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chabazite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chabazite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.