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Sapphirine and Chabazite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.08-2.16
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
distinct/good on {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphirine and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Chabazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sapphirine and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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