Spodumene and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Spodumene and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spodumene and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.