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Catapleiite and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.722.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Catapleiite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Catapleiite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.