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Catapleiite and Binghamite 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
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Catapleiite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Catapleiite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.