Childrenite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Childrenite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Childrenite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.