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Chabazite and Hanksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chabazite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chabazite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.