Gaylussite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Gaylussite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gaylussite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.