Chabazite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Chabazite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.08-2.163.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chabazite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Chabazite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.