Variscite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[010] perfect
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Variscite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Variscite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.