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Catapleiite and Analcime 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
2.72
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Catapleiite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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

Catapleiite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.