Scolecite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Scolecite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Scolecite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.