Fibrolite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fibrolite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fibrolite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.