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Catapleiite and Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Catapleiite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Catapleiite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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