Tanzanite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Tanzanite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Tanzanite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.