Chabazite and Mellite Physical Properties

Chabazite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chabazite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.