Marialite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Marialite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Marialite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.