Stichtite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20
2.08-2.16
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Stichtite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Stichtite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stichtite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stichtite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stichtite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.