Gahnite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gahnite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gahnite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.