Garnet and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.