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Amazonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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