Diaspore and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diaspore and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diaspore and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.