Gemdle

Chabazite

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Chabazite, a white/orange/pink mineral
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ColourWhite, Orange, Pink
Mohs hardness4-5
Lustrevitreous
Streakwhite
Crystal systemTrigonal
Transparencytransparent, translucent
Cleavagedistinct/good on {1011}
Fractureirregular/uneven
Specific gravity2.05 - 2.2

What is Chabazite?

Chabazite is a tectosilicate mineral series in the zeolite group, closely related to gmelinite, with the chemical formula M[Al2Si4O12]·6H2O, where M is one or more metal cations. Recognized minerals in the series include Chabazite-Ca, Chabazite-K, Chabazite-Na, and Chabazite-Sr, depending on the prominence of the indicated cation.

How to identify Chabazite

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Chabazite?
Chabazite is Mohs 4-5 on the hardness scale.
What colour is Chabazite?
Chabazite is typically white, orange, pink (Colorless, white, yellow, pink, red).