Tourmaline and Chabazite Physical Properties

Tourmaline

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.352.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tourmaline and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tourmaline and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tourmaline and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tourmaline and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tourmaline is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.