Glaucophane and Chabazite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Glaucophane and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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