Edenite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Edenite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Edenite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.