Chabazite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Chabazite

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.08-2.162.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chabazite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chabazite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.