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Catapleiite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Catapleiite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Catapleiite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.