Chabazite and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
  
3.95-4.10
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
  
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chabazite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chabazite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.