Sapphire and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Sapphire and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sapphire and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.
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