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Catapleiite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Catapleiite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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