Elbaite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Elbaite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Elbaite 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 Elbaite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Elbaite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elbaite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elbaite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elbaite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.