×

Quartz
Quartz

Chabazite
Chabazite



ADD
Compare
X
Quartz
X
Chabazite

Quartz and Chabazite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.08-2.16
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
distinct/good on {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Chabazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.