Amazonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Catapleiite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Catapleiite 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 Amazonite and Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Amazonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.