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Catapleiite and Bertrandite 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
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Catapleiite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.