Vesuvianite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vesuvianite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chabazite chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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