Chabazite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Chabazite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.08-2.163.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Chabazite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Chabazite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.