Wavellite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wavellite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wavellite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.