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Gaspeite and Chabazite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
2.08-2.16
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
distinct/good on {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Chabazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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