Chabazite-Na is a member of the zeolite group typically found as distinct rhombohedral crystals that resemble cubes. It is commonly identified by its pseudo-cubic habit and presence in volcanic vugs alongside other zeolites.
Is this chabazite-na?
5-step field checkRun through these checks against the specimen in your hand. The more boxes tick, the more confident the ID.
- 1Test the hardnessTry to scratch chabazite-na with a known reference. Chabazite-Na sits at Mohs 4-5 — softer than the next harder reference, harder than the previous one.
- 2Check the streakDrag the specimen across an unglazed porcelain plate. Chabazite-Na leaves a white streak.
- 3Read the lusterHold the specimen under a strong light. Chabazite-Na typically shows a vitreous luster.
- 4Match the color rangeCompare against the expected color range: white, colorless, yellow, pink, orange.
- 5Look at form & habitCrystal system: trigonal. Typical habit: rhombohedral crystals.
Often confused with
Chabazite-Na vs. its common look-alikes — and how to tell them apart in the field.
Often found alongside chabazite-na
Minerals reported to co-occur with chabazite-na. Spotting these in float or country rock is a strong cue you are in the right ground.
All properties
- Chemical formula
- Na₂Al₂Si₄O₁₂·6H₂O
- Mohs hardness
- 4-5
- Density
- 2.05-2.15 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Crystal system
- Trigonal
- Crystal habit
- Rhombohedral Crystals
- Cleavage
- Distinct On {1011}
- Rarity
- Common
- Uses
- Collector, Geological Study
- Host rock
- Basaltic Vugs and Hydrothermal Cavities
- Typical price
- $10-60 for cabinet specimens
Where rockhounds find chabazite-na
Classic worldwide localities
- Victoria, Australia
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Iceland
- Faroe Islands
- Sicily, Italy
Field-hunting tip
Look in basaltic vugs and hydrothermal cavities country — that is the host setting where chabazite-na typically forms. If you start seeing phillipsite, thomsonite, natrolite in float, you are in the right ground. Field specimens usually show a rhombohedral crystals habit, so train your eye for that shape before scanning the outcrop.
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