Jeremejevite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None observed
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4.5
Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jeremejevite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jeremejevite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jeremejevite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jeremejevite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jeremejevite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.