Charlesite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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

Charlesite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Chabazite 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 Charlesite and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Charlesite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.