Chabazite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Chabazite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Chabazite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.