Poudretteite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Poudretteite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Poudretteite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.