Catapleiite and Baryte Physical Properties

Catapleiite

Baryte

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.724.3-5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular/uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Catapleiite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Catapleiite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.