Chabazite
| Colour | White, Orange, Pink |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 4-5 |
| Lustre | vitreous |
| Streak | white |
| Crystal system | Trigonal |
| Transparency | transparent, translucent |
| Cleavage | distinct/good on {1011} |
| Fracture | irregular/uneven |
| Specific gravity | 2.05 - 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
- Lustre: vitreous.
- Hardness: Mohs 4-5 — soft; a knife will scratch it.
- Streak: white.
- Habit: Trigonal crystal system.
Chabazite in different forms
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).