Hiddenite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hiddenite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hiddenite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.