Schorlomite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Schorlomite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Schorlomite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.