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Catapleiite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72   
2.55-2.57   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

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

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Catapleiite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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