Eudialyte and Chabazite Physical Properties

Eudialyte

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

H 2 SO 4

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-3.002.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eudialyte and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Eudialyte and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eudialyte and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eudialyte and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eudialyte is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.