Friedelite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
2.08-2.16
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Friedelite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.