Chondrodite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chondrodite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chondrodite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.