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Catapleiite and Antigorite 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
2.722.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.