Chabazite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
4.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chabazite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chabazite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.