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Analcime and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Analcime and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Analcime and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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