Grandidierite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grandidierite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grandidierite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.