Charoite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Charoite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.782.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good in three directions

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Charoite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Charoite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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