Chabazite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Chabazite

Tremolite

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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

2.08-2.162.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

distinct/good on {1011}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chabazite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chabazite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.