Chabazite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chabazite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chabazite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.