Chabazite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.20-2.23
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chabazite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chabazite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.