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Catapleiite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Adamite 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 Catapleiite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Catapleiite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.