Wardite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Wardite

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

2.812.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wardite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Wardite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

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